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Post by FredFan7 on Dec 14, 2013 13:47:39 GMT -5
If there's anyone on the inside, how did the "A" official work out this year? Did he coordinate with the crew well? Were there any issues? Is this the wave of the future? Does the experiment need more study? Or will the 8th official idea be scrapped?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2014 18:46:00 GMT -5
From what I hear, the coaches really liked the 8th Official. It allowed the R and U to officiate these up tempo teams, rather than spotting the ball and then trying to get back in position while the snap was going off. The "A" meshed well with the crews and was a HUGE asset in game administration. Look for it to be around again next season! Hopefully, it expands to more conferences next season!
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Post by FredFan7 on Jan 4, 2014 19:19:52 GMT -5
Thanks for the report! Did the "A" throw a lot of flags? Did the R, U, and A break down their keys on line coverage?
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Post by becky10 on Jan 4, 2014 19:39:20 GMT -5
From what I hear, the coaches really liked the 8th Official. It allowed the R and U to officiate these up tempo teams, rather than spotting the ball and then trying to get back in position while the snap was going off. The "A" meshed well with the crews and was a HUGE asset in game administration. Look for it to be around again next season! Hopefully, it expands to more conferences next season! Thank u MrCounty for the info.. |
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Post by FredFan7 on Jan 25, 2014 22:47:19 GMT -5
Video from last season. Walt Anderson worked a scrimmage wearing a camera and helmet, probably to help train the "A" officials where to look.
Interesting stuff.
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Post by FredFan7 on Mar 1, 2014 10:09:41 GMT -5
The official will now be called the Center Judge and have a "C" on his jersey. Another forum reported that this is a Walt Anderson announcement.
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